Ball Culture Guide: The Encyclopedia of Seed Germination, Fourth Edition
Fourth: Ball Culture Guide: The Encyclopedia of Seed Germination is an expanded reference for crop germination and production information. Its charts cover nearly 400 crops, including 97 new species, and the listing says the edition adds plug, 288-cell production, and perennial liner information.
At a glance
- Reference charts cover nearly 400 crops, including 97 new species, according to the listing.
- The stated additions include expanded plug information, 288-cell production, and perennial liner information.
- At 340 pages, it is a substantial reference rather than a brief seed-starting overview.
Reference price: $59.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Crop-by-crop chart format is designed to make reference information easy to scan.
- The broad crop coverage and additions on plugs and perennial liners may serve greenhouse and nursery production reference needs.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Ball Publishing |
|---|---|
| Edition | Fourth edition |
| Publication date | September 25, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 340 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1733254102 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1733254106 |
| Listed dimensions | 11 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.06 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Greenhouse and nursery growers seeking a crop-focused germination and production reference.
- Readers who prefer chart-based lookup across a broad range of crops.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a general home-gardening introduction or a brief, step-by-step seed-starting guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the guide cover?
The listing describes crop information for nearly 400 crops in charts, including 97 new species, with expanded plug, 288-cell production, and perennial liner information.
Is this the fourth edition?
Yes. The product details identify it as the fourth edition, published September 25, 2020.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 340 pages.
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